Erika

Recent Blog Comments By Erika

This blog needs a "Like" function ... so I can push the button on this post. :) Well written and great point of view. I've been on the receiving end of this kind of sarcasm a LOT in the last decade and it is very harmful to the soul. I've weeded out quite a bit, but I still get it every now and th... read more »

Ben, I second the comment that the picture needs connotation. There's a lot of books in there. Someone might need a roadmap. :) Also - that office space is sadly lacking color. I think you need a poster or 4. Maybe some huge artwork. At the very least a chart of CFTags. :) /me wanders off back to ... read more »

@Allen Graetz, I wont lump all full-time employees in this group, but I agree with you wholeheartedly about why some of them may stick around boring jobs. But that is true of every industry. Life, family pressure, debt, all of those have a bearing on what most people can psychologically handle wh... read more »

I love the bonus model. That's our initial lean at the moment, for either contractor or employee based situation. A decent base salary and then bonuses as the business continues to thrive.... read more »

I'll have to get and read this book as I found your post fascinating so far. We're going to be in a position soon to have to hire help. I'd say within 3-6 months. And I have been chewing and chewing on the employee versus contractor scenario. Problem with an employee based company, besides the pa... read more »

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